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Stay Ahead Of Potential Water Damage: Protect Your Commercial Building

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Flooding and water ingress is one of the most disruptive risks for commercial properties. From waterlogged warehouses or offices to damaged stock and equipment, the impact can be costly and stressful, especially when it happens unexpectedly. With historical weather patterns changing, now is the perfect time to take action and safeguard your business. This article […]

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The Risks of Delaying CAPEX

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Delaying CAPEX may feel like a short-term saving, but it often increases long-term cost, compliance risk and operational disruption. For those responsible for commercial buildings and multi-site estates, proactive CAPEX planning is essential for controlling risk and protecting business continuity. It’s completely understandable. Budgets are tight, priorities shift, and if a system is still just

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Why Now Is the Time to Plan Your 2026 CAPEX Projects

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As 2025 draws to a close, many organisations are already looking at the year ahead and for operations and facilities managers, that means only one thing: CAPEX planning. Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) is more than just ticking compliance boxes or refreshing old equipment. It’s an essential strategic tool that keeps buildings safe, efficient and operationally reliable.

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The 12 Hazards of Christmas – Essential Building Safety Tips for Commercial Premises

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As the festive season approaches, many commercial buildings begin to quieten down. Offices close, warehouses reduce staffing, and some sites shut entirely for the Christmas break. But while festivities pick up, winter hazards do too and an unprepared building can easily become vulnerable. To help businesses stay safe and compliant over the holidays, here are

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FMS Delivers a Solar Car Park Canopy for Brioche Pasquier – Milton Keynes

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Driving Sustainability Brioche Pasquier, the renowned French bakery and pâtisserie brand, operates a large-scale manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes. Deeply committed to sustainability and continuous improvement, Brioche Pasquier sought new ways to lower its carbon footprint and future-proof its UK operations. The challenge was that most of the factory’s roof space was unsuitable for solar

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Is Your EICR About to Expire?

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Milton Keynes Landlords & Business Owners: Don’t Get Caught Out If you’re a landlord or property manager in Milton Keynes, it’s time to check your electrical safety compliance. With many Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) issued in 2020 now reaching their five-year expiry, a large number of properties are due for reinspection in 2025. Facilities

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Factory Fortnight

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What is factory fortnight? Factory Fortnight-also known as the summer shutdown-is a long-standing tradition where manufacturers close for two weeks, typically in the last half of July or the first week of August. This practice became widespread in the 1950s and 1960s during the post-war economic boom, allowing companies to perform essential maintenance while staff

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Exterior Warehouse Painting Project for an International Company

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An international company, with premises in Milton Keynes, approached us with a clear objective: to refresh the exterior appearance of their large warehouse building. The original paint had faded over time, and with the launch of their new brand guidelines, they sought to highlight the updated colour scheme. Project Overview The warehouse, a substantial structure

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How To Get the Most Out of Your AC

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Summer isn’t the only season when a well-tuned air-conditioning system adds value. In offices, retail units and industrial spaces, reliable cooling keeps people comfortable, equipment stable and energy bills under control all year round. As specialists in facilities management, we’ve seen first-hand how small, consistent actions can prolong the life of a system and keep

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FLOORING UPGRADE AT GEMINI RAIL SERVICES – WOLVERTON

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At FMS, we’re proud to support industries that keep the country moving — quite literally. Our recent project with Gemini Rail Services in Wolverton involved upgrading flooring in one of their facilities, helping to improve hygiene and durability in a key area of their site. The Challenge Gemini Rail Services is a leading provider of

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